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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\”3761\” img_size=\”\”][vc_column_text]The following article was written by ICBSD Preferred Partner,Davenport Evans lawyer Keith A. Gauer and distributed in the Davenport Evans Banking eNews. Over the course of the past week, we have learned that many banks are being asked to consider loan modifications, payment deferrals, and other similar accommodations to borrowers impacted by the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Covid-19: Government Resources \” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As issues and concerns around Coronavirus/COVID-19 unfold daily, employers must prepare to address the threat as it relates to the health and safety of their workforce. Keep up to date with the latest available information from the following government resources: U.S. Department of Labor COVID-19 Resources Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”OCC Hosts Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee Meeting April 21 Via Teleconference\” font_container=\”tag:h2|text_align:center\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] News Release | NR 2020-44 March 30, 2020 WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will host a public meeting of the Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee (MSAAC) on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, via teleconference. The teleconference […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\”3734\” img_size=\”1900 X 700\” alignment=\”center\”][vc_custom_heading text=\”Insured Deposits are Safe at Your Local Independent Community Bank\” font_container=\”tag:h2|text_align:center\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Watertown, SD (March 26, 2020) — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) and the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota today reminded consumers and community banking customers that their insured deposits are safe and backed by the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”FFIEC Highlights Pandemic Preparedness Guidance \” font_container=\”tag:h2|text_align:center\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today updated guidance identifying actions that financial institutions should take to minimize the potential adverse effects of a pandemic. Pandemic preparedness is an important part of a financial institution’s business continuity planning. The guidance provides the Council’s prudent expectations that […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Agencies Encourage Financial Institutions to Meet Financial Needs of Customers and Members Affected by Coronavirus\” font_container=\”tag:h2|text_align:center\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Federal financial institution regulators and state regulators today encouraged financial institutions to meet the financial needs of customers and members affected by the coronavirus. The agencies recognize the potential impact of the coronavirus on the customers, members, and operations […]
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), along with other members of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), today issued updated guidance to remind financial institutions that their business continuity plans should address the threat of a pandemic outbreak and its potential impact on the delivery of critical financial services. The guidance […]
ICBA Independent Banker magazine is now accepting nominations for its second annual 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders awards! CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE BY JAN. 31! ICBA seeks to recognize community banking’s brightest, mot promising young professionals. Winners will be featured in Independent Banker’s June 2020 issue and honored at ICBA’s LEAD FWD Summit. Candidates will be […]
The ICBSD/ICBND Cooperative Liquidity Program (“Liquidity Program”) is a cooperative bank-to-bank network established to provide an additional funds management tool for ICBSD/ICBND member banks. ICBSD and ICBND provide a communication link between Liquidity Program members who have available liquidity with those members who have short-term funding needs. ICBSD/ICBND is responsible for maintaining and communicating the […]
Washington, D.C (Oct. 21, 2019)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today launched a nationwide campaign calling on policymakers and the public to “Wake Up” to the risky practices, costly tax subsidies, and irresponsibly lax oversight of the nation’s credit unions. ICBA’s “Wake Up” campaign will encourage policymakers to open their eyes to the growing […]